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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,960.84, 423,508.50 and 172,798.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,960.84, 423,508.50 and 172,798.92 is: 238,407.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,960.84 : 423,508.50 = 172,798.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,960.84/423,508.50 = 172,798.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,960.84x = 423,508.50 × 172,798.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,960.84x = 73,181,811,410.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,181,811,410.82/306,960.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,407.65

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